Why families choose La Senda
Customized Schedule
A lesson schedule that fits your family's busy lifestyle. |
Convenient Location
Choose the learning environment that works best for your family: virtual, in-home, or at our Excelsior headquarters. |
Lesson Recap Reports
Progress updates from your student's instructors after every lesson. |
Student Focused Approach
Instructors customize lessons based on each student's needs, interests, and goals. |
LEARNING GOALSThese are some of the most common learning goals we support, but we’re always happy to work with you on any specific needs your student may have.
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HELPING EVERY LEARNER SUCCEED
Whether school feels overwhelming or not challenging enough, our experienced instructors are here to provide personalized support tailored to each student.
Students with ADHD
We support students with ADHD by working with their energy, not against it. In a one-to-one setting, our experienced instructors incorporate movement into lessons, whether that means hands-on activities, short movement breaks, or interactive learning that keeps students engaged. Rather than expecting students to sit still, we create a dynamic learning environment that helps them focus, stay motivated, and absorb material more effectively. We also break learning into manageable steps, vary activities to maintain attention, and build in structure while keeping sessions flexible. This approach allows students to channel their energy in positive ways, reducing frustration and increasing confidence.
Students with Autism
We support students with autism by creating a structured, supportive, and predictable learning environment. Our experienced instructors take time to understand each student’s unique strengths, preferences, and sensory needs and tailor lessons accordingly. We use clear routines, visual supports, and step-by-step instruction to help students feel comfortable and confident as they learn. At the same time, we remain flexible and adjust pacing, communication style, and activities to match how each student engages best. Whether a student benefits from repetition, visual learning, or a quieter, more focused setting, we meet them where they are.
Students with Dyslexia
We support students with dyslexia by addressing the root of how they learn to read and process language. In a one-to-one setting, we build a strong foundation in Spanish phonics, focusing on true understanding rather than memorization. Our experienced instructors use structured, multi-sensory approaches that help students connect visual, auditory, and kinesthetic inputs. By slowing down and teaching concepts explicitly, we help students develop the decoding and reading skills they may have missed, while also strengthening confidence along the way.
Students with anxiety
Our experienced instructors create a calm, encouraging environment where students feel safe to ask questions, make mistakes, and grow at their own pace. By building trust and adjusting each lesson to the student’s comfort level, we help reduce overwhelm and rebuild confidence over time. Whether a student feels anxious about speaking, reading, or keeping up in class, our warm approach provides the steady support they need to feel more capable, confident, and successful.
Gifted students
We support gifted and twice-exceptional students who may feel overlooked in a traditional classroom. When students are not challenged or become bored, it can sometimes show up as frustration, disengagement, or even declining grades despite their strong abilities. Our experienced instructors recognize these patterns and work to re-engage students in meaningful ways. In a one-to-one setting, each lesson is fully personalized so students can move at an accelerated pace and explore topics more deeply. We challenge students with thoughtful, engaging material while also giving them the freedom to pursue their interests and think critically. This approach helps reignite curiosity, build motivation, and allow gifted learners to feel understood, challenged, and excited about learning again.
FORMAT & PRICING
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Individual Lessons
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Group Lessons
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Lesson Frequency |
Most students benefit from 1–2 lessons per week, but we’ll work with you to create a schedule that works best for you. |
Pricing by Location |
Lessons at HQ or online have no additional cost. If an instructor comes to your home for lessons, a $5-10 fee may be added to the per lesson price based on where you are located. |
